[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21152]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               A PROCLAMATION IN MEMORY OF JOHN E. PLATT

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2002

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I hereby offer my heartfelt condolences to the 
family and friends of John E. Platt, who passed away September 24, 
2002. John Platt was born on July 11, 1920, in Eastern Ohio. Mr. Platt 
was a devoted family man. He and his wife, Margeret Esther Morse, 
raised 5 children and were the proud grandparents of 19 grandchildren 
and 17 great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Platt served our country as a member of both the Navy and the Air 
Force. For his service as a World War II and Korean War veteran, we owe 
him a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. Following retirement 
from the armed forces, Mr. Platt generously gave of his time teaching 
high school history and serving as Principal in the Carrollton Exempted 
School District. His devotion to the community was impeccable, being a 
dedicated patriot through his 25 year membership in the VFW and Voice 
of Democracy Program, as well as his work for the Lions International, 
POW-MIA's, and the American Legion. He was also involved throughout his 
life with the Chestnut Ridge United Methodist Church.
  Mr. Platt will certainly be remembered by all those who knew him for 
his personal sacrifices of time and energy to family, friends, and 
community. His understanding and caring shown to others will stand as a 
monument to a truly fine person. His life and love gave joy to all who 
knew him.
  While I understand that words cannot express our grief at this most 
trying of times, I offer this token of profound sympathy to the family 
and friends of John E. Platt.

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